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What Causes Weakness In Legs Causing One To Stumble?
Question: My legs have been giving out, for no reason and no warning. It makes me stumble, and sometimes fall.
Is this a neuro problem? I had rheumatic heart disease as a child.
Is this a neuro problem? I had rheumatic heart disease as a child.
Brief Answer:
Urgent neurologist,s evaluation and opinion required.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
From all indications, it is most probable this should be a neurological problem deserving the acute attention of a neurologist.
Problems with the nerves supplying the legs can case this. Also, some brain infections and tumors can cause weakness at the level of the limbs. A thorough neurologic evaluation is highly needed here. Diagnosed early, early treatment with physiotherapy can be very helpful. Leaving this go on without proper care can cause other complications , especially as the disease courses of some neurologic diseases can have peaks and periods of stability.
Thanks and kind regards,
Dr Bain
Urgent neurologist,s evaluation and opinion required.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
From all indications, it is most probable this should be a neurological problem deserving the acute attention of a neurologist.
Problems with the nerves supplying the legs can case this. Also, some brain infections and tumors can cause weakness at the level of the limbs. A thorough neurologic evaluation is highly needed here. Diagnosed early, early treatment with physiotherapy can be very helpful. Leaving this go on without proper care can cause other complications , especially as the disease courses of some neurologic diseases can have peaks and periods of stability.
Thanks and kind regards,
Dr Bain
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